Ames vs Calloway

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calloway

Boy #1,851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pebbly place, bald clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,851
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Callo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Calloway Rank #1,851

Calloway is more popular, ranked #1851 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Calloway ___

  • Calloway James
  • Calloway Reed
  • Calloway Grant
  • Calloway Cole
  • Calloway Pierce
  • Calloway Blaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Calloway

Beckett Marlowe Sullivan Hadley Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Calloway more popular?

Calloway is more popular, ranked #1851 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Calloway mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Calloway means "pebbly place, bald clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Calloway boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Calloway is primarily a boy name.

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